Indonesia mourns the loss of General TNI (Ret.) Ryamizard Ryacudu, the distinguished former Minister of Defense who served from 2014 to 2019. He passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 31, at 2:03 PM Western Indonesia Time (WIB) at the Gatot Soebroto Army Central Hospital (RSPAD) in Jakarta.
Following his passing, observed by kumparan at the scene, General Ryacudu’s body was solemnly escorted from the RSPAD Gatot Soebroto funeral home at 3:56 PM WIB. The hearse, carrying the revered general, departed the hospital premises under tight security escort, marking a poignant moment for those gathered.
A profound sense of sorrow enveloped the area as family members accompanied the departure process, their grief palpable. Among the notable attendees paying their respects was Indonesia’s Deputy Minister of Defense, Marshal TNI (Ret.) Donny Ermawan Taufanto. An emotional atmosphere prevailed as the vehicle carrying the late general’s remains left the RSPAD funeral home, beginning its journey to his private residence in Cikeas, Bogor.
Confirming the arrangements, Brigadier General TNI Rico Ricardo Sirait, Head of the Information Bureau of Defense at the Secretariat General of the Ministry of Defense, stated, “Information from the family indicates the body will be laid to rest at the funeral home located at Perumahan Puri Wira Bhakti 1/1b Cikeas, Bogor.” This provided clarity on the final resting preparations for the national figure.
General Ryacudu leaves behind a remarkable legacy as a distinguished retired TNI officer, having achieved the prestigious rank of General. His illustrious career included a significant tenure as the Chief of Staff of the Army (KSAD). Furthermore, during President Joko Widodo’s first term, he was entrusted with the pivotal role of Minister of Defense, serving with dedication until 2019, contributing significantly to national security.
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Former Minister of Defense, General TNI (Ret.) Ryamizard Ryacudu, passed away on Sunday, May 31, at 2:03 PM Western Indonesia Time (WIB) at the Gatot Soebroto Army Central Hospital (RSPAD) in Jakarta. He held the pivotal role of Minister of Defense from 2014 to 2019 during President Joko Widodo’s first term.
Following his passing, General Ryacudu’s body was solemnly escorted from the RSPAD funeral home at 3:56 PM WIB to his private residence in Cikeas, Bogor. A distinguished retired TNI officer, he also served as the Chief of Staff of the Army (KSAD) and achieved the prestigious rank of General.